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Murder of a tourist: The shocking killing of Karen Aim
A Moment In Crime podcast gives in-depth look into the murder of tourist Karen Aim
'The victim told you to stop': Jail for man who pinned teen down and raped her
The rapist pinned his victim down by her neck until she almost lost consciousness.
'Outrageous number of victims': Japanese musician alleges talent manager assaulted him
The manager died in 2019 and was never charged.
Jarryd Hayne’s wife breaks down in court before bail granted to ex-NRL star
Jarryd Hayne’s wife broke down in tears as she made a passionate plea,
Report details 'staggering' church sex abuse in Maryland
Parishes, schools and congregations had more than one abuser at the same time.
Sex offender loses appeal; Prison term stands
Balclutha man argued the sentence should be converted to home detention.
Jarryd Hayne guilty: Jury’s bombshell verdict against ex-NRL star
A jury has delivered its verdict in the rape trial of the former NRL star.
Victims of beach indecent assaults support offender's recovery
One victim is extra cautious now while the other woman is uncomfortable in a bikini.
Man who brutally murdered tourist as a teen says killing ‘an accident’
Scottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.
Man accused of abduction and rape of school-age girl in Blenheim
Police arrested the man after an incident near the Blenheim Railway Station.
23-year-old charged with abduction and rape in Blenheim
The accused is due to appear in the Blenheim District Court tomorrow.
'Humiliating': Mongrel Mob member forced stranger into sex act in own home
The victim suffers ongoing nightmares and fears for her safety.
'Abhorrent': Man jailed for predatory sexual abuse of young girls
The man was between 11 and 16 when he repeatedly sexually assaulted three girls.
Paedophile whose mum is linked to infamous South African child killings loses appeal on Auckland charges
Abraham Haarhoff is serving a 13-year sentence for the rape of a child in Auckland.
Teen sex abuser back in community - Corrections bid for intense monitoring revealed
Sex offender admits abusing cousin after judge acquitted him following trial.
‘You took away my innocence’: Victims confront stepfather who sexually abused them
Michael Hallinan abused the girls for years.
'Sex accident gone wrong': Billionaire's son admits causing death of student in UK
Martine Vik Magnussen, 23, was found dead in 2008 at a flat where Farouk Abdulhak lived.
Posie Parker's anti-trans rally attracted range of far-right groups
Parker distanced herself from neo-Nazis but various extreme groups turned up at her rally.
Ex political figure pleads not guilty to child sex assault
The alleged offending against two teenage boys happened in the 1990s.
Real estate agent turned himself in for touching young granddaughters
He did it when they were playing outside, mowing the lawn, or painting pine cones.
Death of child sex accused was 'meticulously planned and firmly intentional': Coroner
Coroner rules man facing raft of child sex charges took his own life the day before court
'You were at fault': Judge sets sex offender straight after victim blamed for his assault
“She was not at fault, you were at fault. She did nothing wrong.”
Crown knew details of Gloriavale founder’s crimes in mid-90s, court told
The Crown 'dropped the ball' by failing to help the community deal with sexual abuse.
'Take our nation back!' Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest
Message seems designed to galvanise outrage from supporters.
Officials preparing security in case of Donald Trump indictment
Former US president Donald Trump could be indicted in the coming weeks.
What no one noticed in woman’s ‘adult’ video
An 'insidious' issue is on the rise – one victims say is as traumatic as a sexual assault.
Trusted grandfather figure admits sexually abusing girl
A trusted grandfather figure changes plea to admit sexual abuse of young girl.
Teen confronts man in court who kidnapped, drugged her
Dean Cumming was jailed for four and a half years.
Trusted granddad raped and sexually abused young girl for two years, Crown claims
Sinister side of trusted grandfather emerged after bedtime, sexual abuse victim claims.
Strip Law Society of statutory powers, panel recommends
A huge shake-up is recommended for how lawyers who break rules are held to account.
Women’s Day highlights eroded progress as 'patriarchy fights back'
Gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change: UN head.
Man filmed himself violating children in public changing rooms
The 35-year-old Christchurch man filmed himself raping a young child.
‘The presentation would have been more palatable had I been a man,' they said
The world has a way to go on women's rights, writes Sasha Borissenko.